Poynting XPOL-1-5G 2x2 MIMO Omni-Directional Antenna

I recently purchased the Poynting XPOL-1 V2 5G Omni-Directional Antenna to enhance my broadband signal at home, and I must say I am truly impressed with its performance. This antenna has proven to be a game-changer, significantly improving my connectivity and overall internet experience.Installation of the XPOL-1 V2 antenna was a breeze. With clear and concise instructions, it only took a few minutes to have it up and running. The sturdy design ensured a secure fit, and the included mounting brackets made it easy to position the antenna for optimal coverage. Even for someone like me with limited technical know-how, the whole process was straightforward and hassle-free.Once installed, the XPOL-1 V2 antenna showcased its true potential. The 3dBi gain and 2x2 MIMO technology provided a substantial boost to my broadband signal - particularly in areas where the reception was weaker. This amplified signal strength resulted in faster download and upload speeds, reduced latency, and improved overall stability. Streaming high-definition content, online gaming, and video conferencing have become seamless experiences without any annoying lag or buffering issues.One notable feature of the XPOL-1 V2 antenna is its cross-polarized capability. This design allows for simultaneous reception and transmission on horizontal and vertical polarizations, resulting in diverse signal capture and improved performance. I've noticed a significant reduction in interference and improved signal consistency, ensuring a more reliable connection even during peak usage hours.Furthermore, the antenna's 5G compatibility adds to its future-proofing capabilities. As technology continues to advance, the XPOL-1 V2 antenna is ready to support the next generation of wireless connectivity, ensuring long-term suitability and value for money.In summary, the Poynting XPOL-1 V2 5G 3dBi Omni-Directional Cross Polarised LTE 2x2 MIMO Outdoor Antenna has exceeded my expectations. Its ease of installation, impressive signal enhancement, and compatibility with current and future technologies have made it an excellent investment for improving broadband connectivity. If you're looking to amplify your internet experience, this antenna is undoubtedly worth considering.

I recently bought a TP Link 4G Router after our contract with awful BT came to an end. Our router is wonderful and and before we bought an external antenna, our reception was acceptable using the 'rabbit ears' that came with the router.I took a punt and bought a second hand (nearly new) external antenna from Amazon to see if it would make a difference to our internet speeds. It's like night and day! I've shared a screenshot of the SNR, RSRP etc, but all I know that streaming HD videos etc is effortless now and everything loads so much faster. My router states we get 100% reception which is great and I know our local mast is only a few miles away.I mounted it to an outside gutter pipe (I have trust issues with suction cups!) and temporally fed the 2x2 mimo cable through our Livingroom window.A longer term solution is to drill a hole through our wall and feed the cable through there instead.Brilliant! As soon as I mounted it and connected the cables to the router, it worked instantly. There was no need to point the antenna in a particular direction as it's an omnidirectional antenna.========UPDATE:Had the antenna around three weeks and still works great. But wondered if I could paint it to blend in with the house a bit better - white stands out like a sore thumb. A quick check on the manufacturers website states that you can indeed paint your antennas, so long as the paint does not contain metal, which would interfere with the radio waves. Bought a can of acrylic UV resistant matte black spray paint and sprayed the antenna and cable....it now blends in with our pipe guttering outside which the antenna is attached to. And we still get 100% signal using the antenna. Brilliant.=======Update: 16th September 2022--------Antenna is still going strong whatever the weather has thrown at it. Record breaking heatwaves to monsoons and thunder & lightning. With regards to the latter, the RSRP (Reference Signal Received Power) did drop to -110dBm (normally sits at -71dBm for me), which in simple terms, poor signal strength. This was only for a few days then it reverted back to its regular strength.This is by no means the fault of the antenna, but the torrential rain affects the radio waves to/ from the antenna. Something to keep in mind if you buy one.Otherwise this antenna is still going strong. Worth the purchase.Highly Recommend.--------Update 1st March 2023----------Back in 2020 I purchased a 4G Router for my parents who - back then - lived rurally. Last year they moved home to the edge of a small town and took their router with them, and continued to use the 'Bunny Ears' antennas that came with the device. Even though they are situated 3/4 a mile between two local phone masts, they were only getting an average of 20mbps down and half that up, but sometimes it was much slower at peak times.I recently purchased this external antenna for them - the exact same antenna I use - and installed it on the side of their house nearest facing the local phone masts. It has more than doubled their internet speeds, the highest being 50mbps down and 30mbps up. It's like night and day!General lightweight browsing was never a problem, but more intense stuff like HD video streaming on several devices, the router was struggling with the use of the Bunny Ears antennas. With the external antenna, it's now in line of sight of both phone masts without the interference of windows or walls.Also the cherry-on-the-cake was the price; A brand new antenna would cost around £80 at the time of writing this updated review. I bought this 'Nearly New' from Amazon Warehouse for around £60. At the Checkout, Amazon added a promotional discount on top and whacked an additional £20 off too! So the final price was around £40! bargain!10/10 on everything about this antenna.

I attached this aerial using the window suction provided - the other review stated that you need to "drill" the holes to put in the suctions as they’re too small, but you DON'T need to drill at all, I let my girlfriend do it for me as her fingers are smaller and she was able to attach them all easily!The signal has improved from 1 bar to 4 bars. The speed itself is quite fast and it’s even faster with two aerials attached. Both of these aerials are inside my room and they're in the attic. It's pricey but I think it's worth it.

If you're looking to obtain a decent 5G signal with this, don't waste your money. I honestly don't know how anyone could make something this size that has so little effect. Like many in the UK, my tiny little phone gets a 5G signal that is circa 8x stronger outdoors than indoors so I hoped this device would boost signal to my tp-link Archer NX210 router - it has no discernible effect. Yes, I did set router to external aerials and I tried re-booting but I might as well have attached a rabbit's foot or a lucky horseshoe.Maybe it does help with 4G in rural areas if mounted on a pole?? But it did nothing for me.